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WE WILL DISCUSE
ABOUT
1. Definitionof song
2. Social function of song
3. General structure of song
4. Language focus of song
5. Capture the meaning of a song
Introduction
There are some reasons why many
people use songs to learn English.
First, song are authentic materials.
If we want to learn English, we
should listen to English songs.
Second, English songs also contain
culture and history
DEFINITION OF SONG
A song is single (and often standalone)
work of music intended to be sung by the
human voice with distinct and fixed pitches
and patterns using sound and silence and a
variety of forms that often include the
repetition of sections.
SONGS
Song have been an amusing companion
for human beings for as long as or even
longer than we can speak. Songs are
highly expressive. Songs are abundant in
themes and expressions which will echo
in the learner’s heart.
SOCIAL FUNCTION OF SONGS
The social function of song are
a. To entertain the listeners
b. To teach moral value through the lyrics of the songs
c. To provide a way of managing the realitionship
between our public and private emotional life
d. To express personal life and cultural values
e. To give someone to not only shares their emotions
with others

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF SONG
a. Intro
The introduction establishes melodic, harmonic, and/or rhythmic related to the main body of
song.
b. Verse
It is the section of the song structure that tells the story. This is the exposition, describing the
scene or the person, or an emotion. There are usually two or three verses in a row that have
the same musical structure, the same rhyme and poetic meter, but different words. The second
verse builds on the picture painted in the first verse, etc.
c. Chorus of Refrain
A chorus is the most repeated section, so it’s the easiest remembered. A chorus is the
summary of the song’s story. All the verses have been leading up to the chorus, and is usually
the part of the song people sing along with. A chorus can come at the beginning of the song
structure; it can also start in the middle, or come at the end. In fact, some songs don’t have
choruses at all. Some people are usually confused to differentiate between choruses and
refrain. A refrain is any line that repeats in the song lyric, while a chorus is any group of lines
that repeat.
d. Break
A break is actually a brief “rest” or “pause” for the core melody within a
song used to add further dimension and excitement. It may include a
quick instrumental solo or drum interlude or it may be a brief moment
of silence, or a combination of each of these elements.
e. Bridge
This is the part of the song that shifts. It can suddenly change tempo, or
volume, or instrumentation. The bridge is the section that gives the
audience time to reflect on the story, or gives them the “climax” or
conclusion of the story through verses and chorus. Bridges can be used
to give the singer a break.
f. Outro or Coda
This is the end of the road for the song. It can repeat the intro, chorus
or a refrain as an outro, or a bridge with an instrumental solo.
Language features of songs
Song lyrics can appeal to emotions, and they should also appeal to the ear. It
can be assumed that different genres of songs will exhibit different styles
of lyrics. The verse of songs contains the details of the song: the story, the
events, images, and emotions that the writer wishes to express. Song are
not always composed of simple sentence structure or grammar. Lyrics are
characterized by the use of rhythms, conversational speech, and poetic
expressions
HOW TO FIGURE OUT A SONG’S MEANING
Artists write songs and poems to express their feelings.

Finding the meaning of a songs is a demanding task
because we don’t know what the writer was deeling at
the time of writing the song or poem, it brings a great
feeling of satisfaction and appreciation towards the
song.
• THESE ARE THE STEPS INVOLVED IN
FINDING THE MEANING OF A SONG
Step 1:
It is very important to know the lyrics of song.
Step 2:
try to figure out the type of song. Is it classial, country, etc.?
Step 3:
find out what kind of poetic devices are used and then re-examine the lyrics. You will
be able to find a whole new meaning of words.
Step 4:
listen to the song while reading the lyrics. It can help you to find deeper connection
with words. Try to look for the message of the song.
Step 5:
keep an open mind nd discuss the meaning with other people.you will be surprised
how different perspectives can open up your mind to new meanings.
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